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Title: GSRP Pre-K Paraprofessional (Great Start Readiness Program) Reports to: Building Principal 

Date: Posted 5-14-24; open until filled 

Description: Forest Area Community Schools is seeking a paraprofessional in our preschool GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program). Forest Area Community Schools is a small district in northern Michigan which serves around 520 students, PreK-12, in the communities of Fife Lake and South Boardman. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provides assistance to GSRP students in the classroom as well as to the GSRP classroom teacher 
• Completes 24 hours of professional development each year 
• Assisting GSRP classroom teachers with instructional support 
• Maintains positive relationships with students, families, staff, administration, and the community 

Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree in early childhood or child development or the equivalent; or a valid classroom CDA credential; or an existing 120 hour approval 
• Strong desire to build and maintain positive relationships with young children ? Ability to collaborate with staff members in the supervision and instruction of students ? A high level of professionalism and organizational skills 
• Commitment to lifelong learning 

Paraprofessionals work closely with the certified staff and principal, and are compensated according to the FAES contract. This position is for approximately 30 hours per week 

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest and current resume to: 

Mrs. Amberle Eaker 

Principal 

Fife Lake Elementary School 

108 Pierce St. 

Fife Lake, MI 49633 

You may email your credentials to: 

aeaker@forestarea.org 

If you have any questions, please call the Fife Lake Elementary office at (231) 879-3362.